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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which answer below best represents the number of spur cable connections in a standard H1 transmission system junction box with 6 connections available?
CSMA/CD is used as an access method that uses constructive interference detection for any data collisions. Which of the OSI layers does this detection occur on?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that allows for a data connection to other networks, or RTUs and PLCs?
display resolution determines the graphic flexibility of the HMI hardware to be moved to different GUIs? which of the aspect ratios below would be most commonly used for a display?
The data transmission in HDX mode travels in _____ direction(s)? Choose the best answer from the ones provided to fill in the blank
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to transmit a "Space"?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the hub interacts with?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network that has a single common channel that connects to all the nodes in the network individually?
In IPv4, if you are using a static IP address assignment, which of the actions from the answers below, are you preforming?
Which of the answers below is not an advantage of digital communications to field devices?
Which of the answers below best reflects a guided medium?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and DSL be used primarily?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
Which of the antenna below would be best for point-to-point communication?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of the records of alarms and/or events?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as confirming adherence to all relevant codes for SCADA applications in advance?
Ethernet/IP is based on a protocol that the higher OSI layers of DeviceNet uses. Which of the answers below is the correct acronym for this protocol?
Which of the signalling methods below best represent the one used by Foundation fieldbus H1 for transmission?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
There are several devices that reside at each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where PLC and SIS controllers reside?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of an input register?